* Color: Sea otter pups are born with dark brown fur that is very soft.
* Spots: The fur may also have some lighter or white spots.
* Weight: They weigh about 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) at birth.
* Size: Sea otter babies are about 2 feet (61 centimeters) long when they are born.
Eyes and ears
- Both eyes and ears open at birth.
- These newborns can swim within just a few hours!
- They depend on mom to keep them warm, feed them, and groom them.
Development
- After a few months, the sea otter pup's fur will lighten in color and become more reddish-brown.
- Pups are weaned at around 6 months old.
- After one year, they will have full adult coloration and be able to survive independently.